We tried PUBLIC for the first time last night and they've quickly become our new favourite restaurant. The service was fabulous, the food was completely incredible and the cocktails were excellent.

I had a number of questions about how to order after reviewing the menu, and expected to need to ask for clarification prior to ordering. When our server, Christie, came over, she explained how the menu worked, recommended ordering 2-3 plates per person (we were a party of 2) and went through the specials, noting their prices (I find many places tell you about the specials, but not the price!). The explanation covered all my questions and I was blown away at the efficiency.

We ordered foie gras, pork belly, scallops, fried chicken and the pork special. For dessert, we had the cheesecake and panna cotta. Everything was so delicious, but our favourites were the pork belly and foie gras, with panna cotta as the favourite dessert.

We were so full, and would probably order 4 dishes, with a dessert to share next time we go. That said, we ordered lots of main, protein heavy dishes. There were many other vegetable dishes, including eggplant, potatoes and carrots. With this being our first time, we ordered the 5 things that really jumped out at us.

Overall, the bill was $180 after tax, which included 5 savory dishes, 2 desserts and 3 cocktails. The food and service were next level, so this was very worth it. As I said, we would order less next time so it's reasonable to expect the bill for our next visit to be reduced by $30-$40.

Overall, absolutely amazing, a must try. The actual restaurant was beautifully decorated, and each table really seemed quite private.